Interviewing Property Managers? The Questions Every NYC Co-op and Condo Board Should Ask Before You Hire
Most management presentations sound the same. Here are the questions that tell you what you are really hiring, plus 100 more in a free checklist.
Local Law 97 Is Not a Future Problem: Why Your NYC Co-op or Condo Board Should Be at the NYC Accelerator Expo on October 14
Local Law 97 fines run $268 per ton over the limit, every year. Here is what NYC coop and condo boards should know, and why the free NYC Accelerator Expo on October 14 is worth your afternoon.
Local Law 157: NYC Gas Detector Deadline Is Jan 1, 2027
Local Law 157 is no longer a “wait and see” issue. NYC has confirmed that natural gas alarms must be installed in covered residential buildings by January 1, 2027, and the option to delay until 2029 is now closed.
Sometimes, “Better” Starts With Asking, “Why Are We Doing It This Way?”
What if your building could save your Front Desk Staff hours of repetitive work simply by doing things differently? We tested a new package tracking system that cut package-entry time by approximately 75%. Here’s what we learned about finding better ways to run a NYC co-op or condo.
Buying vs. Leasing Your Laundry Equipment: What Your Board Needs to Know
Your laundry room is the one amenity that generates income instead of costing it. Should your board buy the machines or lease out the room? We break down the real costs, the compliance responsibilities, and what to check before you sign.
The Pied-à-Terre Tax Is Here. Find Out What It Means for Your Building.
The new NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax is now in effect, and many apartment owners may soon receive notices from the Department of Finance. Whether you're an owner, board member, broker, or property manager, understanding how the tax is calculated—and who it applies to—is essential. Learn how it works, why co-ops and condos are affected differently, and use our free calculator to estimate whether a building or apartment may be impacted.
The Best Strategies for Reducing Expenses in Your Condominium Building
Rising costs do not have to mean higher common charges every year. In this article, we share four practical strategies that help NYC condominium boards reduce expenses, from benchmarking costs and planning ahead to bundling capital projects and avoiding costly last-minute decisions.
How Do You Deal with a Difficult Board Member Without Creating More Conflict?
A practical guide for co-op and condo boards dealing with disruptive directors, former board presidents, and boardroom conflict.
It's Annual Meeting Season: What Every Condo or Co-op Should Know About Voting, Quorum, and Getting People to Show Up
It's Annual Meeting Season: What Every Condo or Co-op Should Know About Voting, Quorum, and Getting People to Show Up
NYC's New Co-op Application Timeline Law: What Your Board Needs to Know Before July 28
Intro. 1120-B takes effect July 28, 2026. Here is what NYC co-op boards and managing agents need to do before the deadline, and what happens if they miss it.